Support for Learning Assistant, Glaitness Primary School
- Location:
- Glaitness School, Pickaquoy Road, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1RP
- Salary:
- £29,148 - £31,009 per year pro rata
- Contract Type:
- Temporary
- Position Type:
- Part Time
- Hours:
- 24 hours per week
Advert
EDUCATION, COMMUNITIES AND HOUSING
Glaitness Primary School
Support for Learning Assistant
24 hours per week, Term Time
Temporary up to 16 November 2026
£29,148 - £29,732 / £30,389 - £31,009 pro rata
£15.97 - £16.29 / £16.64 - £16.99 per hour
The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance
Suitable candidates are sought for the above vacancy of Support for Learning Assistant to work in Glaitness Primary school.
As a member of the school team you will be expected to work with pupils, colleagues and parents.
We require candidates to have experience in working with young people and to be committed to supporting, encouraging and including all children in achieving their potential.
You should have a good general standard education including evidence of competency in literacy and numeracy and hold a SCQF level 5 qualification - e.g. SVQ2, NC or PDA in relevant subject area or where this qualification is not held be willing to achieve it within 3 years of taking up post.
This post is subject to Level 2 Disclosure Check with PVG for working in a regulated role with children.
Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the post by contacting Ingrid Rendall, Head Teacher on 01856 873648 or e-mail ingrid.rendall@glow.orkneyschools.org.uk
Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 1 February 2026
Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.
